We are looking to fill a Scientist 3 - Analytical Chemist Open Access Instrument Support - Small Molecule position working as a full-time employee of Parexel on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway/Kenilworth, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Description
This is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with experience in the operation and maintenance of open access LC-MS instruments.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain open access LC-MS instruments. Monitor instrument performance, troubleshoot minor issues and raise major errors to third-party service engineers and/or management
- Consistently deliver high quality and fully compliant results; interact with a diverse customer base daily.
- Operation of LC-high-resolution mass spectrometry for accurate mass determination
Qualifications - B.S./M.S. in Chemistry or closely related field
- Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3-5 years of relevant experience or M.S. with 1-2 years of hands-on experience
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience in HPLC is required
- Interest in expanding knowledge and background in LC-MS method development and optimization, validation, data analysis, and sample preparation techniques
- Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and oral/written communications skills
- Familiarization with MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience in UPLC and MS method development
- Experience in mass spectral data interpretation including structural assignments of unknown compounds
- Familiarity with the routine use of modern analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, KF, UV, and IR spectroscopy
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Tecan) for well plate / reaction plate sample preparation for high throughput testing
About Parexel
Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.
For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.
Come join us!